Željko Obradović returns to Belgrade, this time as the coach of Panathinaikos, in the first match against Partizan since leaving the black and white bench. The arena is sold out, and tonight's Euroleague duel brings a meeting between the former coach and the club whose one of the most important people in history
The most decorated European basketball coach Zeljko Obradovic returns to Belgrade as coach of Panathinaikos of Athens. In tonight's game, he will face for the first time Partizan since in November 2025, he resigned as coach of the Black and Whites.
The Belgrade Arena will be full, as Partizan has announced that all tickets for tonight's match are sold out. The match starts at 20.45.
The Belgrade Arena will be full tonight! There are only a few dozen tickets left available, which were offered through the resale option!
Let it thunder from all sides!🖤🤍 https://t.co/toxy4BGDI6
— KK Partizan Mozzart Bet (@PartizanBC) October 13, 2026
The best player of Partizan Karlik Jones said that he will maintain a professional approach to the match, but also that he will show his gratitude to Obradović after it. Sportklub reports.
Partizan coach Đoan Peñaroja emphasized that he understands how much Obradović means to the club and fans. He expects to give him a big welcome, but also the support of the fans for his team.
"I don't know if the match is special because of the return of some important people to the Arena, first of all it is Željko. He is probably one of the most important figures in Serbia. I have no doubt that the fans will give him a big welcome, but they will also give us great support. I understand that they have great respect and love for Željko, but that does not mean that they don't love other coaches - at this moment me. I am very satisfied with our fans, they give great support to the team and to me personally," said Peñaroja, and transmitted by Sportklub.
Obradović also spoke about the return to Belgrade, who expects a good basketball game and the reaction of the fans in accordance with their feelings.
"First of all, I expect it to be a good basketball game. Partizan fans will react exactly the way they feel. I can't change anything," he said. Obradovic.
Partizan started the new Euroleague season well. In the first four rounds, the black and whites recorded three victories.
Panathinaikos, on the other hand, is undefeated, having registered four victories in the first four rounds. Expectations from the Athens club are high this season as well, since they are among the main candidates for winning the Euroleague.
Obradović left the bench of Partizan in November 2025. After he announced that he was resigning, the fans gave him a welcome at the Belgrade airport, and protests were also organized due to the actions of the club management in that situation.
Željko Obradović has a new club: After Partizan, he returned to Panathinaikos
During his second term in Partizan, from 2021 to 2025, Obradović returned the club to the Euroleague. In that period, he won two titles each in the ABA League and the Serbian Championship.
During his first term on the black and white bench, he achieved the greatest success in the history of the club. In 1992, under his leadership, Partizan won the title of European champion, i.e. the then FIBA European League, today's Euroleague.
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